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FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR II

  • 519509
  • PHOENIX
  • AUDITOR GENERAL
  • Full-time
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AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens. We look forward to working with you!

Financial Investigator II

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Location:

Address:  2910 N. 44th St., Ste. 410
Phoenix, AZ  85018

Posting Details:

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION.

Starting Salary:  Depending on experience:
With Bachelor's degree                 $68,000-$71,000
With Master's degree                    $71,000-$74,000
      With CPA                                   $74,000-$77,000  

What You'll Do:
  • Conducting financial analysis and internal control reviews related to fraud allegations.
  • Writing interview memos and completing comprehensive investigative reports issued to prosecuting agencies, legislative bodies, and the public.
  • Ability to analyze financial investigation materials and apply judgment.
  • Acting as a liaison with criminal prosecutors and law enforcement.
  • Testifying in front of grand juries and at trials or hearings.
  • Assisting other Auditor General divisions with fraud issues and concerns.
  • Providing fraud detection and deterrence trainings to internal personnel as well as outside agencies.
  • Conducting high risk reviews for outside governmental entities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to be thorough, precise, accurate, and detail oriented.
What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred.
  • 3 years or more experience with law enforcement working on white collar crime or conducting financial analysis and internal controls related to fraud allegations. 
  • Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
  • Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Obtained or interest in obtaining a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Must have valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.
 
Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving a state vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical insurance, with the employer covering 90% of the premium cost.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the employee contribution and
additional deferred compensation options.
• Business casual dress.
• Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
• Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
• Clear path to advance your career.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
• $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental
coverage for dependents.
• Optional flexible spending accounts.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement:

Arizona State Retirement System

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Scala or Beth Entringer at 602-553-0333 or recruiter@azauditor.gov for assistance.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress.  Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.  
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements